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Software Driver Installation
Note
Click the Scan for Hardware Changes in the Device Manager button to force
redetection of the GPIB hardware after installing the driver.
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How do I get a replacement Y-splitter cable?
Y-splitter cables, part number 778713-01, are available through the online
catalog at
ni.com/products
What if I don't have a Y-splitter cable? Can I still use a mouse and
keyboard?
If you do not have a Y-splitter cable, plug a PS/2 keyboard into the
PS/2 combo connector. However, you cannot use a PS/2 mouse without
the Y-splitter, so use a serial or USB mouse.
How do I connect a standard 25-pin LPT cable to the
NI PXI-8186/8187?
The NI PXI-8186/8187 uses a type C LPT connector. Most parallel port
devices use a type A connector. To use a device with a standard type A
LPT connector, you need to use a type C-to-type A LPT adapter. Parallel
port adapter cables, part number 777169-01, are available through the
online catalog at
ni.com/products
How do I install or reinstall the video driver?
Refer to the
Drivers.txt
How do I install or reinstall the Ethernet driver?
Refer to the
Drivers.txt
How do I install or reinstall the GPIB driver?
The NI-488.2 driver for your GPIB port is installed by default when your
controller is first shipped from the factory. To change the default installed
driver, complete the following steps:
1.
Download the latest GPIB driver from
2.
Install the driver and verify that the driver has properly detected the
GPIB driver in the Device Manager. If you need more assistance, refer
to
ni.com/support/install
Chapter 4
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file on the hard drive or recovery CD-ROM.
file on the hard drive or recovery CD-ROM.
ni.com/downloads
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Common Configuration Questions
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NI PXI-8186/8187 User Manual
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